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aluminum vs. fiberglass
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rick
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I think the welded hulls & the fiberglass hulls are about the same weight. I've had both in the 12' range w/4 cyl. Lycoming and they both performed about the same on the hill.
For a 12' boat the aluminum hull will probably be about $1000 more expensive. That difference will probably change w/the size of the hull.
I really like my 12' Hamant aluminum hull that I run these days.
G
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It is all in what you like
blackpowderscout
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Here is a link to some info I found out by calling some manufacturers.
The only aluminum that was even close to being as light was really thin...check out the Predator Hulls...they are fiberglass, light, and STRONG!!!. The builder is a member and has some pictures of them in his gallery.
( The photo of him jumping the boat is impressive but he did it even higher later that day I hear....)
Adam
http://www.southernairboat.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1334&highlight=hull+weights
The only aluminum that was even close to being as light was really thin...check out the Predator Hulls...they are fiberglass, light, and STRONG!!!. The builder is a member and has some pictures of them in his gallery.
( The photo of him jumping the boat is impressive but he did it even higher later that day I hear....)
Adam
http://www.southernairboat.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1334&highlight=hull+weights